By Sachit Subba • Football • Apr 25, 2026 13:36 PM • 62 views
BHADRAPUR — Armed Police Force (APF) Football Club delivered a clinical masterclass in offensive football on Friday. They dismantled Church Boys United with a 3-0 victory to punch their ticket to the Om Sai Pathivara Chandragadhi Women’s Gold Cup final. In this high-stakes semi-final, defined by tactical superiority, APF’s relentless pressure finally broke the deadlock in the 34th minute. Rashmi Kumari Ghising capitalised on a deflected cross from Anita Basnet, slotting home after a frantic sequence in the box.
The departmental giants doubled their advantage shortly after the interval. Captain Anita Basnet turned goalscorer in the 49th minute, finishing a precise delivery from Ghising. This effectively silenced the Church Boys’ defensive backline.
Ghising, currently the tournament’s most lethal predator, put the result beyond doubt in the 62nd minute with her second of the afternoon. It was her sixth goal of the campaign, cementing her status at the top of the Golden Boot race. Renuka Nagarkoti’s midfield dominance earned her Player of the Match honours and an 11,000 NPR prize. The broader significance of this victory lies in the looming "Departmental Derby" final against Tribhuvan Army FC. This showdown carries immense prestige. The winner will receive 1.1 million NPR—the highest ever offered in Nepali women’s domestic football—marking a watershed moment for the sport’s professional growth in South Asia.
